Deer Mask
ca. 1970-71
Sam Johnson
Kwakwaka'wakw, Musgama Dzawada'enuxw Nation, born ca. 1930
Deer is the "curious one" and is recognizable by his antlers.
-- Barbara Brotherton, Curator of Native American Art, 2016
Red cedar, antler, paint, cloth
14 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (36.83 x 24.13 x 24.77 cm)
Gift of the Pacific Science Center
SC2006.7
Provenance: This group of ten masks was created to be used during the opening dances at the Sea Monster House at the Pacific Science Center, Seattle in ca. 1970-71. Each represents a different animal, some supernatural, many with recognizable features including Codfish, Bukwus, Porcupine, Kingfisher, Owl, Grizzly Bear, Deer, Mouse Woman, Raccoon, and Wolf.
